Sr Structural Engineer

• →Lead and manage complex structural engineering projects. 

• →Provide expert guidance on the design and analysis of metallic and composite structures. These cover a very wide range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems to highly integrated ground vehicles and test platforms. 

• →Perform structural analysis and validation throughout the product lifecycle from leading the analysis of structural components, reviewing the design, collaborating with cross-functional teams, integrating structural designs into overall systems, to overseeing the development and execution of structural tests. 

• →Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence. 

• →Develop and review detailed technical documentation and reports. 

• →Ensure compliance with all applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements. 

• →Collaborate with executive leadership to align structural engineering initiatives with business goals. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in structural engineering or a related role.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Expert understanding of structural analysis and design principles.
• Thorough understanding of engineering principles and practices.
• Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• Advanced knowledge of Static and/or Dynamic Analyses using industry standard hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools such as FEMAP, MSC Patran and Nastran. 

• Experience analyzing steel structure, threaded fasteners and welds. Ability to author substantiation reports  

• Exposure to requirements and loads development. 

• Master’s or PhD in a related field.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or equivalent certification.
• Recognized contributions to the field of structural engineering.
• Experience in Engineering Simulation using Finite Element structural analysis (FEA) tools such as MSC Patran, Nastran, FEMAP, or ANSYS.
• Experience performing fatigue and damage tolerance analysis utilizing tools such as NASGRO or AFGROW.
• Ability to perform classical analysis using industry standard hand calculation methods.
• Ability to author substantiation reports.
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.
• Familiarity with FAA, NASA, and/or DoD design and construction regulations.

• Recognized contributions to the field of structural engineering. 

• Experience in Engineering Simulation using Finite Element structural analysis (FEA) tool FEMAP. 

• Ability to author substantiation reports. 

• Background in the Aerospace, Defense or Automotive Industry preferably with ground platform experience. 

• Familiarity with AISC, ASTM, DoD, FAA and NASA design guidelines and regulations. 

• Knowledge of industry-standard mechanical design principles, to include, but not limited to parametric design, model-based definition, material hardware selection, manufacturing and production processes. 

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

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